T-complex protein 1 subunit alpha is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''TCP1''
gene
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Function
This gene encodes a molecular chaperone that is a member of the
TRiC complex. This complex consists of two identical stacked rings, each containing eight different proteins. Unfolded polypeptides enter the central cavity of the complex and are folded in an ATP-dependent manner. The complex folds various proteins, including actin and tubulin. Alternate transcriptional splice variants of this gene, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized.
Interactions
T-complex 1 has been shown to
interact
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with
PPP4C
Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase 4 catalytic subunit is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''PPP4C'' gene.
Interactions
PPP4C has been shown to interact with:
* CCDC6,
* CCT2,
* CCT3,
* CCT4,
* CCT5,
* CCT6A,
* CCT7,
* IG ...
and
HDAC3
Histone deacetylase 3 is an enzyme encoded by the ''HDAC3'' gene in both humans and mice.
Function
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CCT also directly interacts with lectin type oxidized LDL receptor-1 (LOX-1) while its ligand oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) disassociates CCT from
LOX-1
Oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (Ox-LDL receptor 1) also known as lectin-type oxidized LDL receptor 1 (LOX-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''OLR1'' gene.
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